Compression Tip: Go Multiband
Multiband compressors, such as the Waves C6, are some of the least understood dynamics processors, and yet depending on your program material,... Read more »
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How to Reamp Digitally Using the Kemper Profiling Amplifier
The Kemper Profiling Amplifier is one of the most exciting digital guitar processors to be released in the last couple of years. By taking... Read more »
Mar 18, 2015, 7:10 PM
Steinberg releases free maintenance update for Cubase
Steinberg has released a free maintenance update for Cubase Pro 8 and Cubase Artist 8 DAWs. The update brings each version to 8.0.10 and... Read more »
Mar 17, 2015, 5:29 PM
Slate Digital Virtual Console Collection Updated to 2.0
Slate Digital has updated their successful Virtual Console Collection to 2.0. The new version offers an updated GUI as well as a new British... Read more »
Mar 16, 2015, 7:16 PM
Should I use my Microphone’s Foam Windscreen Indoors?
Nearly all mics come with a foam wind screen accessory; if they don’t, you can almost always buy one. You’ll find some people suggesting online... Read more »
Mar 13, 2015, 8:08 AM
What is the Difference Between Optical and Tube Compressors?
Optical and tube compressors differ in the circuits used to control the way that gain is reduced. With optical compressors, a photo-optical... Read more »
Mar 12, 2015, 7:08 PM
Home Studio Tip: Use a Patchbay
With hardware synthesizers, beatboxes, processors, preamps, and so on, better and more affordable than ever, it’s possible to assemble an... Read more »
Mar 11, 2015, 7:05 PM
What is a “Strobe” Tuner?
Most electronic tuners work by using a microprocessor to analyze the average period of the waveform of a vibrating string, and using LEDs to... Read more »
Mar 10, 2015, 6:46 PM
Synth Tip: Electric Guitar-style Vibrato
Do you want your synthesizer lead sounds to soar? Grab a trick from the guitarist’s bag, and add some vibrato to your sustaining runs. And not... Read more »
Mar 9, 2015, 7:24 PM
What is a “Side-Address” Microphone?
Many microphones, such as all hand-held microphones, are “top address” microphones. Meaning the capsule is at the top or end of the microphone,... Read more »